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WF52 BLZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,326 mi
Last recorded65,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 BLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 64,740 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,015 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,211 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019
Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,504 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,717 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,977 miles

rear tyres above 1/6 ontest

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,844 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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WF52 BLZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF52 BLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF52 BLZ registered?

WF52 BLZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is WF52 BLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 BLZ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF52 BLZ have outstanding finance?

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